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1 ENGLEWOOD SAILING ASSOCIATION, INC. ESTABLISHED 2002 LEARN TO SAIL HANDBOOK An Introduction to Small Boat Sailing

2 W elcome to the sailing programs of the Englewood Sailing Association. ESA was founded and incorporated in 2002 as a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation for the sole purpose of sharing our aquatic resources in a safe and ecologically responsible manner with area youth and their families through sailing. To achieve this goal, we are proud to be working in cooperation with the Sarasota County parks and Recreation Department and have partnered with the Englewood YMCA to provide instruction in sailing, water safety and respect for our environment. T his booklet is a supplement to our Introduction to Sailing Program. After successfully completing this program you may be eligible to enroll in more advanced programs that are offered by ESA. SKILL STANDARD Light air 5 mph Heavy air

3 SMALL BOAT SAILING SKILLS RECORD NAME CLASS DATES Mission Statement The Englewood Sailing Association, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit 501(c)(3) organization established in We teach small boat sailing in a safe, fun and educational waterfront environment by sharing our skills, knowledge, and resources with Englewood area youth and adults. The ESA VALUES SKILL STANDARD SAFETY All activities emphasize our commitment to safe boating practices while teaching the essential elements of sailboat handling, water safety skills and respect for changing weather conditions. FUN We strive to create a healthy, enjoyable learning experience for all students during their introduction to sailing programs. Enjoyment breeds enthusiasm. EDUCATION Our core purpose is teaching the fundamentals of sailing. We provide quality direction, coaching and low cost instruction in small sailboats on Lemon Bay, while at the same time recognizing and emphasizing our responsibility as stewards of the environment. TEAMWORK Our team of diverse adult volunteers delivers meaningful sailing instruction afloat and ashore with emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, open communication, respect and cooperation. Student coaches help novice sailors in the learning process. 16 LEADERSHIP Our efforts in a positive environment are meant to inspire those under instruction to learn more, do more and become more confident as sailors. Knowledge and enthusiasm build self-confidence as sailing skills improve and mutual respect grows. Created 3/15/13 1

4 Laser Pico 15. Watch fingers and feet between boats, docks, and moving parts. 16. Club owned boats must be properly returned and put away after use. 17. Sailors must make every effort to avoid collisions. 18. All injuries must be reported to staff no matter how small. 19. All youth students will be escorted to bathroom facilities by an adult. 20. All volunteers that work with students must have a background check. 21. During special events all non-members going on the water must sign a release waiver. Youth must have parents consent. 22. All safety boat personnel must be approved by Safety Officer prior to operating power boats. Any operator 18 and under and all operators joining in 2016 and forward must have a Florida Safe Boating Card. 23. Bring water and refillable container to class each day. RECOMMENDED SAFETY ITEMS FOR ALL Sunscreen Sunglasses with strap Hat Towel Change of clothes Gloves Knee pads Plenty of liquids Snack NOTE: Drink plenty of water starting the day before classes begin. DISCIPLINARY ACTION THREE WARNINGS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER WHICH ABUSE OF THE RULES WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE PROGRAM. 2 15

5 SAILING PROGRAM RULES AND MANDATORY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ESA PROGRAMS 1. No students are allowed on the beach or water without supervision and a life jacket. 2. Life jackets must be worn at all times on docks, beach, boats, or in the water (by students, instructors, and coaches). 3. All students and on-water staff are required to pass a swim check. 4. Closed toe and heel footwear must be worn at all times. 5. No running, hitting, or pushing in the park. Sunfish 6. No swimming (except with the permission of the instructors). 7. No jumping off boats (except with the permission of the instructors). 8. Respect one another no hitting, pushing, or roughhousing. 9. Use respectful language no swearing, foul, or rude language. 10. No littering on land or water. 11. Stay with the class unless you have permission from an instructor to leave. 12. No destruction of club or private property. 13. No smoking, drugs or alcohol. 14. No playing on boat racks

6 SAILING (Nautical) TERMS ABOUT to tack when bow passes through the eye of the wind. BATTEN thin rigid strip used to keep the leach of the sail extended. BEAM width of a vessel at the widest point. BOOM horizontal spar which holds the foot of the main sail. CENTERBOARD vertical fin used to keep boat from slipping sideways. CLEAT fitting to which halyard or other line may be secured. CLEW corner of the sail after end of boom, or after corner of jib. COCKPIT opening space in deck. DOWNWIND in the direction the wind is blowing (see RUN). DRAFT the deepest part of the centerboard below water. FOOT bottom edge of sail GUDGEONS fittings attached to transom for securing rudder to the boat. HEAD top most corner of the sail. HALYARD line that raises and lowers sail. HULL body of the boat. JIB small sail forward of mast. JIBE changing course with wind crossing over stern, causing the boom and sail to flop over. LEECH trailing edge of sail. LEEWARD the direction away from the wind towards which it is blowing. LINE general term used for rope on board boat. LUFF leading edge of sail. MAST large vertical pole to support the sails. MAIN SAIL large sail aft of mast. OUTHAUL holds clew of main to after end of boom. PORT the left side of a boat looking forward. PORT TACK when the wind is coming over the portside of the boat. PINTLE metal pins passed through gudgeons to secure the rudder. REACH any angle between close-hauled and running. RUDDER movable fin on stern used to steer boat. RUN to sail directly downwind. SHEET lines used to control sails, jib sheet & main sheet. STARBOARD the right side of a boat looking forward. STARBOARD TACK sailing with the wind coming over the starboard rail.. STEARN the after (or rear) end of the boat. TACK lower forward corner of sail. Also synonym for coming about. TELL TALE win indicator mounted on sail, shroud or mast to show wind direction. TILLER handle that moves rudder. TRANSOM stern facing of boat. WINDWARD the direction away from the wind towards which it is blowing. 4 13

7 1. FUNDAMENTALS 12 5

8 ANGLES OF SAILING RIGHT-OF-WAY RULES There are 4 basic right-of-way rules. Whenever 2 boats are sailing near each other, one of them has the right of way and the other must keep clear. WIND Right-of-way boat 6 11

9 RULES OF THE ROAD SAILBOAT VS. SAILBOAT: A boat on a port tack shall keep clear of a boat on a starboard tack. A windward boat shall keep clear of a leeward boat. A boat clear astern shall keep clear of a boat clear ahead. When boats are overlapped, the outside boat shall give the inside boat mark room to clear mark or obstruction. SAILBOAT VS. POWERBOAT A powerboat shall keep out of the way of a sailboat A sailboat shall keep clear of traffic lanes in channels. A sailboat shall keep clear of commercial fishing boats, tugboats, or other working boats. IN GENERAL A boat, if obliged to cross traffic lanes, shall do so at right angle to the traffic flow. Every vessel shall maintain a proper look-out and make full appraisal of risk of collision. PRACTICE GOOD SEAMANSHIP ALWAYS AVOID COLLISIONS EVEN IF YOU ARE RIGHT! Reference: Racing Rules of Sailing for

10 HOW TO TACK (turn into the direction of the wind): Check new course, keep moving force, call to crew prepare to tack. Crew responds ready. Call tacking. Push tiller, then straighten tiller on new course as wind fills sails. HOW TO JIBE (turn under the same direction of the wind): Check new course, keep boom not too wide open. Call prepare to jibe. Crew responds ready. Call jibing, pull tiller, then straighten tiller on new course. The turn is quite sudden and strong. Take Care. DIRECTIONAL TERMS: 1. HEAD UP Turn the boat toward the wind. 2. HEAD DOWN/FALL OFF turn the boat away from the wind. 3. HEADING the direction that the boat is pointing. 4. COURSE pre-determined route that the boat is traveling. TIPS ABOUT CAPSIZING 1. STAY WITH YOUR BOAT. Do not swim to shore. It s usually farther than you think. 2. Do not swim under sails or hulls. 3. Release all sheet lines immediately. A cleated sail can become a water bucket and make it heavy to upright the boat. Or it can fill with wind once it turns upright and may come up to capsize again or sail away in the leeward side. 4. Check that the daggerboard is in place and pushed in all the way. 5. In a stiff breeze, the boat may need to be pointed into the wind. 6. Swim around the stern. 7. Climb on the daggerboard close to the hull. Excess weight on the outer edge could break it. 8. Upon entering the boat after righting it, be sure to duck to avoid the swinging boom. 9. Be prepared to get out of irons and haul in sheet lines to sail away. 8 9

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